US Bridges

Airmont Road over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Rockland County, New York · Airmont RD & I87 Nys Twy · Structure no. 00000000551410A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,443
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airmont Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airmont Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,693 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAirmont Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationAirmont RD & I87 Nys Twy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.11645, -74.11297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,443 (2014)
Projected traffic29,693 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airmont Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airmont Road over 87IX RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Airmont Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 24,443 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airmont Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Airmont Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.